The Fourth Squad reports the Arrest of a Valley Stream man for Robbery that occurred on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 10:55 a.m. in Hewlett.
According to detectives, defendant Rodolfo Umana, 34, of 114 Derby Street, entered the BP gas station located at 1280 Peninsula Blvd. Once inside, he went to the refrigerator and hid a bottle of beer on his person. When questioned by the cashier, he stated that he had a gun. He then left the store without paying for the beer. He entered a blue Chevrolet driven by another and fled the scene. He was located a short time later on Forest Avenue and placed under arrest without incident.
Rodolfo Umana is charged with Robbery 1st degree, Menacing 3rd degree and False Personation. He will be arraigned on Monday, May 18, 2020 in Mineola.
Details by: Det. Albanese/4th Squad 05/17/20/2200/8751